Written by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Essex, Missouri – Last Friday was the Richland Rebel’s Homecoming Game against the Advance Hornets. The Rebels celebrated their Homecoming Court Ceremony between the JV and Varsity game on January 17th, 2013.
The Flower Girl was Makayla Finch, daughter of Tabitha and Robert Finch. Along side of her was the Crown Bearer, Tucker Hughes, son of Hollie and Don Hughes. The retiring Queen was senior Katlynn Rofkahr, who was escorted by the retiring King senior Dustin Robbins. The announcer for this event is the Student Council supervisor and history teacher Michael Glisson, who also helped coordinate the Homecoming Dance and Ceremony.
The Freshmen Candidate for Homecoming Queen was Aleena Robbins, daughter of Jenny and Chad Robbins. Her activities include Beta Club, FFA, FCA, volleyball, and cheerleading. Her honors include being on the Honor Roll. Aleena’s future plans are to attend college and pursue a career in the medical field. Aleena was escorted by freshman Preston Tilley, son of Toni Holman and Wayne Tilley. His activities include playing basketball and racing. His honors include being on the Honor Roll and receiving the baseball defense award for two years. Preston’s future plans are to be a coach or a pastor.
The Sophomore Candidates were Jordan Head and Parker Miller. Jordan Head is the daughter of Sherrie and Jimmy Head. Her activities include FFA and Beta Club. Her honors include being on the Honor Roll first semester and finishing second in the science fair. Jordan’s future plans are to attend college and become a physical therapist. Her escort, Parker Miller, is the son of Leen Ann and Mark Miller. His acitivites include FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, and Beta Club. His honors include Sophomre Class Vice President, Honor Roll during first semester, and first place in the science fair. His future plans are to obtain a degree in Agribusiness and take over the family farm.
The Junior Class was represented by Whitney Teeters, daughter of Teresa and Joey Teeters, Her activities include FCCLA, Beta Clu, FBLA, Library Club, Pep Club, FCA, and Student Council. Her honors include Junior Class Vice President, FCCLA President, Pep Club Vice President, FCA Vice President, FBLA Secretary, Student Council Vice President, and Honor Roll. Her future plans are to attend college and receive a degree in sports medicine. Her escort was Tristan Montgomery, son of Sherry and Robert Myers, Jr. His activities include FCCLA, Representative for Student Council, and baseball. His honors include the Rebel Award for baseball and October Student of the Month twice. His future plans are to attend college and establish his own marketing franchise.
The senior candidates were Mackenzie Williams and Kannon Qualls. Mackenzie is the daughter of Regina and Danny Williams. Her activities include playing volleyball, softball, FBLA, Beta Club, Yearbook, and Student Council. Mackenzie’s future plans are to attend college. Her escort, Kannon Qualls, is the son of Michael Qualls. His activities include Beta Club, FBLA, Pep Club, Band, and Library Club. His honors include being on the Honor Roll, President of FBLA, and being Missouri State Vice President of the Beta Club. Kannon’s future plans are to attend college, major in meteorology, and become a broadcast meteorologist.
After the JV Game, the basketball players and cheerleaders walked onto the court to welcome to the candidates. The high school students voted for their choice of Homecoming Candidates early on Thursday morning during Class and Club Meeting Day. It had been a long awaited week to see the revealing of the King and Queen.
In the end, seniors Katlynn Rofkahr and Dustin Robbins were able to hand their crowns to their classmates, seniors Mackenzie Williams and Kannon Qualls.
Congratulations Mackenzie and Kannon for winning this year’s Homecoming Queen and King!
